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St Paul's CofE Primary School

St Paul's CofE Primary School

Herefordshire, County of, HR1 1UXPrimary School·Ages 4-11
GoodQuality of Ed.

99%

Capacity

414

Pupils

2.1x

Demand

About St Paul's CofE Primary School

St Paul's CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Herefordshire, County of community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 414 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 420 places).

Ofsted has rated St Paul's CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Elizabeth Vautier- Thomas, it falls under Herefordshire, County of local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10607th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 49th out of 68 in Herefordshire, County of.

St Paul's CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 92 applications for 43 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 32 were first-preference applications.

St Paul's CofE Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is positive, with 83% recommending the school (69 responses).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at St Paul's CofE Primary School include Playing Fields, Forest School, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Rounders, Gymnastics, Tennis, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Science Club, Film Club and 2 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 7.2%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Herefordshire, County of, St Paul's CofE Primary School is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressHampton Dene Road, Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, HR1 1UX
HeadteacherElizabeth Vautier- Thomas
Local AuthorityHerefordshire, County of
Number of Pupils414
Free School Meals (FSM)7.2%
School Capacity414 / 420 (99% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 May 2025
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Quality of Education

Good

Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade

Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 12 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (50%)

10607th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 78%

1105th of 1,378

In West Midlands

Top 80%

49th of 68

In Herefordshire, County of

Top 72%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

50%

Expected Standard

6%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 104
Expected:74%
Higher:23%
Writing
Expected:81%
Higher:31%
MathsAvg Score: 102
Expected:58%
Higher:15%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -13%

'22/23

63%

'23/24

50%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

Ofsted Parent View

69 responses

Would Recommend This School

83%Good
Needs Attentionbelow 70%
Bullying dealt with
19%
SEND support
48%
Concerns dealt with
64%

Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

8
Playing FieldsForest SchoolICT SuiteMusic RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

CricketRoundersGymnasticsTennis

Clubs & Activities

DramaCodingScience ClubFilm ClubChoirEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

43

Applications

92

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.1x
0x1x2x3x5x+

32 families put this school as their 1st choice (35% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About St Paul's CofE Primary School

St Paul's CofE Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01432273784www.stpaulsprimary.com/

Hampton Dene Road, Hereford

Herefordshire, County of, HR1 1UX

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Hampton Dene Road, Hereford

Herefordshire, County of, HR1 1UX

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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